Kathleen M. Starkey
Feb 15, 2024
Kathleen M. “Katy” Starkey, 68, lifelong Superior resident, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN. She was born in Superior on August 16, 1955, the daughter of Gene and Jeanne (Murphy) Starkey.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School and went on to work for the Burlington Northern...
Rolf G. Grimsrud
Feb 15, 2024
Rolf G. Grimsrud, 90, of Superior, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center, Superior.
He was born June 3, 1933, in Superior, son of Ralph and Julia (Reiten) Grimsrud.
On April 6, 1955, in Merrill, Wisconsin, Rolf G. Grimsrud and Eunice J. Matson were united in marriage.
In...
Dr. Maris Freiman
Feb 14, 2024
Dr. Maris Freiman, of Hayward, passed away February 14, 2024, at Tamarack Health Medical Center in Hayward, following a lengthy battle with esophageal and other kinds of cancer. He was born September 13, 1939, in Riga, Latvia, the son of Edvins and Lily Freimanis. At the onset of World War 2, he and his mother were able to escape...
Eugene 'Gene' Eric Nelson
Feb 12, 2024
Eugene 'Gene' Eric Nelson, 95, lifelong resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN with loving family by his side. Gene was born October 1, 1928, in Superior, WI to Harry and Viola (Jorgenson) Nelson.
Gene attended Superior's Central High School until he turned 18, at which...
Mike P. Johnson
Feb 10, 2024
Michael P. "Mike" Johnson, 56 of Duluth, MN died February 10, 2024 in his home.
Mike was born June 29, 1967 to Lois (Orrey) and Peter Johnson in Duluth, MN. He attended school in Duluth.
Mike was a bartender for various bars in the area over the years; he always enjoyed a party. He enjoyed...
Gladys E. Pellman
Feb 9, 2024
Gladys Elizabeth “Liz” Pellman, 88, longtime Maple, WI resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, with her family by her side, at Divine Health and Rehab in Superior, WI, following a brief illness.
Gladys was born in Oulu, Wisconsin on September 9, 1935, the daughter of George and Lina (Niemi) Johnson. During WWII, the family...
Marlene A. Pollock
Feb 8, 2024
Marlene Pollock (Wermter), 85, a life-long resident of South Range, died peacefully at Benedictine Health Center on February 8, 2024.
Marlene was born in 1938, the daughter of Fredrick and Anna Wermter. Her early life was spent on her family farm, where she developed a love for plants and animals through her work with 4H. As she...
Marie Y. Anderson
Feb 8, 2024
Marie Y. Anderson, 79 of Superior, WI died on Thursday, February 8, 2024, in her home.
Marie was born January 26, 1945, in Superior to Fern (Gedde) and Arvid Anderson.
She was employed at the Challenge Center for many years. In her earlier years, Marie was one of the first Special Olympics participants in the...
Nichole M. Phillips
Feb 8, 2024
Nichole M. Phillips, 43, of Superior, WI, passed away on February 8, 2024, at her residence.
Nichole was born in Duluth, MN, on October 4, 1980, the daughter of Jodi Johnson and Wayne Askelson.
Nichole was so full of life and loved to make people laugh. She was always ready for a new adventure. Nichole...
Howard "Howie" E. Mackey
Feb 6, 2024
Howard E. “Howie” Mackey, 78, longtime resident of Superior, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He courageously fought and beat cancer three times before dementia took over.
Howie was born on February 3, 1946, in Moose Lake, MN, the son of Howard F. and Martha V. (Zasoski) Mackey....
John Vincent Michels
Feb 5, 2024
John V. Michels, 71, of Superior, WI, and formerly of Eau Claire, WI, passed away on February 5, 2024, at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, MN.
John was born in Eau Claire on November 22, 1952, the son of Charles and Lorraine (Carey) Michels. He graduated from Eau Claire North High School with the class of...
Joyce Ann Dembroski
Feb 4, 2024
Joyce Ann Dembroski, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 4, 2024.
She was born May 7, 1944 in Superior to Arthur and Lila (Niemi) Soyring. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Superior, WI. She graduated from East High School and later became an LPN. She worked...
Lydia M. Miller
Jan 30, 2024
Lydia Martha Miller (Wagner) of Superior, WI passed away on January 30, 2024. Lydia was born on January 12, 1950, in Park Falls, WI.
Lydia is survived by her loving husband, partner, and best friend of 56 years, William "Bill" Miller III, two daughters: Michele Radvansky of Tempe AZ and Melissa (Peanie) Miller of Superior WI, four...
Stephen Joseph Glonchak
Jan 29, 2024
Stephen Joseph Glonchak, 78, Lake Nebagamon, WI, died on Monday, January 29, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 17, 1945, in Superior, WI to Joseph and Frances (Kuchmek) Glonchak.
He graduated from Superior Cathedral High School in 1964. On October 7, 1967,...
Roselyn K. Samuelson
Jan 29, 2024
Roselyn K. Samuelson, 60, lifelong resident of Superior, WI, died on Monday, January 29, 2024, in her home.
Roselyn was born on January 7, 1964, the daughter of Roger 'Cab' and Audrey (Harnois) Samuelson.
She graduated from Superior Senior High School with the class of 1982. She went on to earn her Bachelors degree in...
Rosanne Sylvia Perala
Jan 26, 2024
Rosanne Perala, 87, passed away at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI on January 26, 2024. She was born in Detroit in 1936 to Kenneth and Sylvia (Mortti) Cline.
Rosie graduated from John A. Doelle Agricultural School in Tapiola, MI. She married Russell Perala, Sr. on December 4, 1954. They celebrated 56 years of...
Judith M. Tabelle
Jan 25, 2024
Judith Mae TaBelle, 85, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Twin Ports Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, WI.
She was born in Ashland, WI on May 18, 1938, the daughter of John Moran and Pearl (Williams) DeGiacinto.
She graduated from Columbia High School in Iron River, WI, in...
Connie A. Van Driessche
Jan 25, 2024
Connie A. Van Driessche, 74, lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN after a brief illness. She was born in Superior, WI on February 17, 1949, the daughter of Bangt and Mary (Neve) Larson.
She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1967. She grew up in...
Alfred 'Al' F. Stolzman
Jan 25, 2024
Alfred 'Al' F. Stolzman, 84, of South Range, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.
Al was born in Cleveland, WI on February 26, 1939, the son of Alfred H. and Alma (Schuette) Stolzman. He married Diane Breezee on May 29, 1963, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage.
Al served...
Suzanne "Sue" Louise Brittan
Jan 24, 2024
Suzanne L. Brittan, 54, of Superior, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her residence.
She was born July 29, 1969, in Superior, daughter of Tommie and Pamela (McGraw) Brittan.
Preceding her in death were her father, Tommie; stepfather, Fred; grandparents, Bryce and Vickie Brittan, and Ralph and Jeannette McGraw.
Survivors include her sons,...
